The IFA looks forward to welcoming delegates from all over the world to the 15th Global Conference on Ageing "Rights Matter" both virtually and in-person!
The 15th Global conference on Ageing is an international event where delegates can come together to learn of age-friendly cities and communities, to discuss solutions to address inequalities and combat ageism and to delve into what it means to enable the functional ability of an older person.
The conference will feature experts presenting and discussing critical issues within the field of ageing, world renown keynote speakers, one orientation workshop and multiple concurrent sessions.
As part of the 15th Global Conference on Ageing "Rights Matter", the IFA, together with international partners will be hosting a pre-conference event with two master classes, two high-level summits and one convention.
With 5 weeks to go and spaces filling up fast, please make sure to register and reserve your spot.
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The IFA is actively monitoring the COVID-19 and related travel and health advisories. At this time, the 15th Global Conference on Ageing “Rights Matter” 2021 continues to be an in-person and virtual event as planned. |
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IFA is delighted to share updates on the IFA 15th Global Conference
on Ageing “Rights Matter”!
Programme
The preliminary programme is available on the conference website and will be updated regularly as speakers continue to confirm their participation.
Please note all session presentations must be submitted to IFA by email ([email protected]), however the deadline has been extended to 15th October 2021. For large files and videos please use a free online transfer service such as wetransfer.com.
Registration and Virtual Platform Training
All speakers/moderators/presenters must pay registration fees before the conference begins
· to secure a place in the programme and
· to receive access to the virtual platform and
· to create your own virtual profile that enable interactions with other delegates, conference content, exhibitors and more!
Instructions will be sent by email to all paid delegates, and virtual platform training sessions will be held on 15th October 2021. Please join of these sessions below, and if you are unable to join live, the sessions will be recorded and available for review on the conference website.
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Friday 15th October 2021
6:00 am – 7:30 am EST (Toronto)
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Friday 15th October 2021
10:00 am – 11:30 am EST (Toronto)
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Friday 15th October 2021
3:00 pm – 4:30 am EST (Toronto)
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Public Health Policy
Current COVID-19 public health regulations for Ontario and the conference are:
· To enter the conference venue all individuals must present proof of full vaccination (2 doses) against COVID-19. Information on exemptions available on the Ontario COVID-19 website.
· Conference rooms have a 50% capacity limit and physical distancing is in effect.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites. Please secure your reservation by 15th October 2021 by calling 1-866-873-9829 or book online!
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Transport
Free shuttle bus service is available from the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the conference venue and return. Please complete the logistic form to indicate your preferred shuttle bus time.
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A special thank you to all of the 15th Global Conference on Ageing Sponsors for their support. |
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The IFA is grateful for all of your generous support. Through your sponsorship the IFA continues to inspire and advocate for policies and practices that create an environment that will enable older people to do what they have reason to value.
Thank you for helping drive the change.
For any questions please contact Ms. Andra Stancu, Program Manager at [email protected]
If you would like to have more information on how to become a sponsor, click here.
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Driving Policy to End Immunization Inequity: The Future of Adult Vaccination and Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Pandemic
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), together with international partners, is delighted to invite your participation in the Vaccines4Life Summit, a full-day pre-conference event at the IFA's 15th Global Conference on Ageing, taking place both virtually and in-person in Niagara Falls, Canada at the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel. The V4L Summit aims to inform the global agenda for a life course approach to vaccination. The Summit is a global stage for knowledge exchange and mobilization founded upon 3 critical pillars of life course immunization strategies to leave no one behind: prevention, access and equity.
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IFA at the 71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
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The IFA is pleased to announce its involvement at the 71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC71) broadcast from Copenhagen, Denmark. From 13-15 September 2021, health ministers and high-level representatives of the 53 Member States of the WHO European Region as well as partner organizations and civil society met virtually to discuss current health issues and set the direction for future activities.
The IFA submitted an Individual Written Statement towards agenda item 3: “COVID-19 lessons learned: getting ready for the next pandemic”. Read the Statement here: https://bit.ly/3AMi0UC
Demonstrating IFA’s leadership and commitment to the well-being of older people everywhere, IFA also led and delivered a Joint Live Statement with other Non-State Actors (NSAs) towards agenda item 6: “European Immunization Agenda 2030: building better health for tomorrow”. Read the text for the Statement here: https://bit.ly/2XSqPxT
It was an honour to have had the opportunity to collaborate with other NSAs to endorse a Joint Live Statement under agenda item 5: “Reinventing primary health care in the post-COVID-19 era”. Access the text for the Statement here: https://bit.ly/39G0NR2
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UN Decade of Healthy Ageing |
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This event explored opportunities and challenges for older people within the cyberspace as well as the ethical issues in an ageing world. A panel of global experts on ageing and human rights addressed developing a person centered, human rights approach to ensure digital equity including adequate policies, access, digital literacy, and safety for individuals of all ages. |
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UN Decade of Healthy Ageing |
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On 7-9 September 2021, over 880 participants across all 6 WHO regions joined us to launch the Decade knowledge exchange Platform through a multilingual conversation on knowledge sharing.
Thank you to all our participants who joined us on the day to learn more about the importance of collaborative knowledge sharing for healthy ageing, together with speakers from national governments, intergovernmental organisations, civil society, private sector, and academia!
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International online screening - Duty Free:
A tale of ageism in employment
The Global Campaign to Combat Ageism is organizing the first international screening of the documentary film ‘Duty Free’. The online screening will be live captioned in all UN languages.
The film tells the story of Rebecca Danigelis, a 75-year old woman who gets fired without cause from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper. The documentary not only gives visibility to the issue of ageism against older people in the labour market but also exposes the economic insecurity that ensues and shapes the future of many older people worldwide.
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Ageism through the Ages
Stay involved by regularly visiting the hub, or following us on Twitter at @UNDecadeAgeing and the hashtag #AWorld4AllAges.
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Fundamental Rights Forum 2021
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This interactive session will involve a presentation on the key findings of the first UN Global report on ageism, followed by an overview of actions taken at EU level to tackle ageism and opportunities for further action. This will provide a launching pad for a discussion where participants will be challenged to re-think attitudes towards age and ageing, reflect on how ageism affects them and their communities, and learn how they can contribute to help build a world for all ages in their context.
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Promoting the Health of Older Adults |
Taking a unique look at health promotion and aging in Canada, this edited collection uses the action framework in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion to explore the factors and issues related to the health of older adults. The book is organized around the five action areas for health promotion: building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and reorienting health and social services. |
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Adult Vaccination Mentorship Program at IFA Project ECHO
IFA welcomes you to join our learning community!
The Adult Vaccination Mentorship Program at IFA Project ECHO aims to improve the skills of organizations to educate, promote and talk about adult immunization. This learning opportunity will build the capacity and capability of civil society organizations as champions of adult immunization.
Participants learn from leading experts in the field of vaccination, equity and communication, as well as peers, in order to contribute to improving rates of vaccination for those most at-risk. Experts include Ms. Lucie Bucci (Immunize Canada), Mr. Radu Ganescu (Coalition of organisations for patients with chronic conditions of Romania), Dr. Daphne Holt (Coalition for Life-Course Immunisation) and Dr. Jane Barratt (International Federation on Ageing).
IFA invites you to catch-up on the first two sessions, (1) the connection between healthy ageing and adult vaccination and (2) vaccination and the social determinants of health.
The next session on developing effective public health messages and campaigns is taking place on 12 October 2021 at 9 am EST, with expert Mr. Philip Weiss, Founder and CEO at ZN Consulting.
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Global Café
IFA invites you to attend the Global Café, which will be held on October 8th, at 7:00 am EDT.
In Conversation with Mr James Appleby, CEO of The Gerontological Society of America.
This Global Café featured expert will lead a discussion around Framing Strategies and Addressing Ageism and Elder Abuse on the Public Agenda.
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How are you planning on attending the IFA's 15th Global Conference on Ageing?
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Each week the IFA highlights experts on a variety of relevant topics in spotlight articles. Here are some of the latest: |
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